Hi all,

In my small suburb and also my extended family circle, I know of three young boys with musically inspired names. Zeppelin, Hendrix and Arlo.

I only met Zeppelin once a few years ago, and he may not still be living around here. I admit, my first reaction was: "that poor kid, carrying a name like that around!" but as a tribute to a great band, I get it. Better than being called Led, I suppose.

When I was told my neighbours' new baby was called Hendrix, I heard the first syllable and thought they were going to say Henry, which has taken off as a first name in the last few years, but my Dad hated that as his second name so for me it's a bit cringeworthy.

Hendrix, on the other hand? Way to go!! And the kid loves rock music, so he's aptly named.

And the same for Arlo. My hubby misheard my cousin tell him the name and he thought it was Arthur. When I saw my cousin and she told me his name - same reaction: Way to go!!

Do you know of any musically inspired kid's names? What do you think about it?

Helen